Penguin Magic Podcast

John Bannon stops by the show to discuss his brand new book Off The Record, On The QT, and Very Hush Hush. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Elsdon. Before all of that things kick off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks when put on a clock that only gives them five minutes. This week Iain Bailey, creator of Wand-O-Blocks talks his top five under five.iBalance Plus by Mark Elsdon: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15951The Magic of John Bannon: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/john-bannonGregory Wilson's Ring Leader: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/469Fiber Optics Extended by Richard Sanders: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10460Roasted by Iain Bailey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11121Wand-O-Blocks by Iain Bailey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18218Cafe Hero: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17630

Stacey Stardust stops by the show to talk about how she got her start in producing underground shows and how she attracts audiences and top talent. Nick Locapo pops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Tom Gaddis joins us on Desert Island Magic Books.__The P3 Magic Shop: https://p3magic.com/Tickets to the Secret Circus: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stacey-stardusts-secret-circus-tickets-403210372077Sleight Of Hand Book by Edwin Sachs: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4697Thought Toon by Scott Alexander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9247

Cameron Young has been on Britain's Got Talent, Penn & Teller Fool Us, and now he's here to talk to you about the Business of Magic. He also announces his new show with Moxie Jillette at the Edinburgh Fringe. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with.  This week David Rangel joins us for Desert Island Magic Books.Young & Moxie: https://edinburghfestival.datathistle.com/event/2090504-young-and-moxie/Encyclopedia of Card Tricks: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4728Touch by Paul Curry presented by Nick Locapo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9134

Magick Balay joins the show from his brand-new magic shop in New York City to discuss what makes a brick-and-mortar shop incredible. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, the author of Ionia: Secrets Unlocked, Charles Green the 3rd, stays true to his name and gives us his top three tricks in under five minutes.

Roddy McGhie joins the show to discuss his approach to creating some of the wildest effects in magic. Anna Deguzman stops by the show to discuss the props she never leaves the house without. Nick Locapo pops in via zoom to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax.___Roddy McGhie Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/roddy-mcghieThe Card That Matters by Rick Lax: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12588

Tom Gaddis stops by the show to discuss the author of the Private Studies series and his mentor, the legendary magician Ron Bauer. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that Entertainment Director of The Chicago Magic Lounge Benjamin Barnes joins the show for our quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books.Tom Gaddis teaches Ron Bauer LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17384Darwin Ortiz: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/darwin-ortizStargate by Roddy McGhie: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12775

Leah Orleans takes a break from touring and astonishing audiences across the country to talk to us about how she took her show from the street to the stage. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Ram Cohen. Before all of that we kick off the show with Chicago wonder worker Tom Dobrowolski discussing the magic book he would take to a desert island in our recurring segment Desert Island Magic Books.Leah Orleans - Tiny Girl Big Show: https://www.instagram.com/tinygirlbigshow/?hl=enTom Dobrowolski LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17072Bipolar by Ram Cohen: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13225Illustrated History Of Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S6367

Benjamin Barnes takes a break from being the entertainment director of the Chicago Magic Lounge to talk to us about his beautiful venue and the amazing performers on his roster. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that, Iain Bailey joins us for one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their favorite magic books.Wand-O-Blocks by Iain Bailey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18218Benjamin Barnes LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17385Deja Voodoo by Dan Harlan: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16497The Magic of Jay Sankey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/jay-sankey

Bill Abbott stops by the show to talk about his show in St. Augustine, Florida, creating his wildly successful effects and a lot more. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all of that Entertainment Director of The Chicago Magic Lounge, Benjamin Barnes tells us about the magic he never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry.Bill Abbott LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18015Benjamin Barnes LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17385B'Wave DELUXE by Max Maven: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7734Hysteria by Chad Long: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10975

Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait on the show to recap Blackpool 2023. They discuss the hottest tricks in the seaside convention, talk about what it's like at the biggest magic convention in the world, and chat about Erik Tait working both the Penguin Booth and as one of the headliners at his first European convention. In the middle the boys take a break to tell you about the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. It's an episode you won't want to miss.Stone Purse by Nathan Kranzo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11083